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Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation offers winter fun programs
Shrewsbury – Do you want to build a snowman? Who doesn’t? The Parks & Recreation Department is planning an event for families to do...
Man arrested after stolen vehicle found in Shrewsbury driveway
When officers arrived at the scene they discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen from Worcester about two days ago.
Shrewsbury School Committee votes to keep “Colonial” mascot
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — The Colonial is here to stay.
The School Committee voted 3-2 to keep the Shrewsbury High School (SHS) mascot...
Select Board establishes 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee
Shrewsbury will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2027, and preparations are already underway. The board established a committee Nov. 28.
Square One Players get set to bring community theater back to Shrewsbury
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – A new community theater group has opened in Shrewsbury.
Square One Players is debuting with the two-act comedy...
Shrewsbury police arrest man in catalytic converter theft
A Springfield man faces charges after stealing a catalytic converter at the Hills Farm Industrial Complex early this morning.
Shrewsbury Selectman John Lebeaux says goodbye
After 24 years on the Board of Selectmen, John Lebeaux is hanging up his hat, having opted to not seek re-election.
Shrewsbury’s mask mandate to be lifted Feb. 18
SHREWSBURY – Come Friday, Shrewsbury residents will no longer be required to wear face coverings in public places.
The Shrewsbury Board of Health unanimously voted...
Shrewsbury Selectmen review Route 20 Corridor turning restrictions
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Town Manager Kevin Mizikar briefly reviewed possible turning restrictions along the Route 20 corridor with Selectmen at...
McGovern proposes new plans for Shrewsbury collision, fit-up center
A proposed McGovern collision center on Route 9 may now include a retail center. The Planning Board accepted the withdrawal ...
UPDATE: Shrewsbury woman stabbed, suspect arrested
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
UPDATE: Police have arrested 51-year-old Carlos Gonzalez in connection with a stabbing in Shrewsbury, this week. He's facing three charges...
Shrewsbury library honored by state for ‘Radical Empathy’ project
The Shrewsbury Public Library has earned recognition from the MBLC for its recent yearlong “Radical Empathy” project.
WRTA may extend bus route to Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Crossing
Area residents will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on proposed bus route and schedule changes for the WRTA.
UPDATE: Two people arrested for assaulting woman in Shrewsbury with knife
A pair of women from have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a Shrewsbury home and assaulted a woman.
Shrewsbury Town Meeting article would increase building height limits in zoning district
A Shrewsbury Town Meeting article that would allow developers to build taller buildings in the town’s limited industrial zoning district.
Shrewsbury explores changes to school start time
Shrewsbury students may soon be able to hit “snooze” a few more times. The School Committee is considering a later start to the school day.
Shrewsbury police hold Autism Awareness Touch-a-Truck event
From police cars to tractor trailers, the Shrewsbury Police Department invited the community to a sensory-friendly touch-a-truck event.
Starbucks, Clinton Savings Bank coming to Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Crossing
A Starbucks and a Clinton Savings Bank are coming to the new Edgemere Crossing at Flint Pond in Shrewsbury.
Route 20 in Shrewsbury part of federal infrastructure bill
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Writer
SHREWSBURY — Work on Route 20 in Shrewsbury was included in the Federal INVEST in America Act legislation, according...
Shrewsbury Public Schools telethon to benefit performing arts program
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Remember the old-fashioned telethon? The Shrewsbury Public School (SPS) district is partnering with the Shrewsbury Media Connection...